Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bleed-out

Noun
/bleed aʊt/
Definition
The loss of blood as a result of an injury or medical condition.
Examples
  • The patient experienced a severe bleed-out after the accident.
  • Emergency responders rushed to control the bleed-out from the wound.
Meaning
Bleed-out refers to the process where a significant amount of blood is lost from the body, typically due to an injury that damages blood vessels.
Synonyms
  • Hemorrhage
  • Blood loss
  • Exsanguination